Origin of a Hero

Chapter 2

"Princess I realize that it is rare that I question or oppose your decision, however I must protest." said an older pony

"Come now Councilpony Quill, all we are doing is walking around for a while." said a young white alicorn

"Tia is right. Plus it can get very stuffy in that carriage with the two of us." spoke a dark alicorn that was a bit younger than the other

"I just don't feel that it is safe for our princesses to be wandering out in the open. There's a chance that we could be ambushed." said Quill

"If there were to be an ambush, we would most likely be safer outside of the carriage where we can make a quicker escape." said the older sister

At that point a large brown and gray stallion stepped up and said, "Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are fine to walk around for a while, Councilpony Quill. I agree with her majesty that even if we were attacked then they'd be better off out here than in a confined space."

"So does that mean that you'll permit us to walk around for a while, Captain Heavy Shield?" asked Luna

"Yes, princess I will permit it from time to time for the two of you to walk around." Heavy Shield said

Luna squealed with delight knowing that the captain of the guard would let them out every now and then.

"Are you certain that the area is safe, Captain Heavy Shield?" asked Quill

"We would not be having this conversation, Councilpony Quill, if it wasn't safe for them." Heavy Shield answered with a hint of annoyance in his voice

"Now now gentalponies, let's just enjoy the day like civilized ponies." Celestia said in a soothing voice

As the others were talking amongst themselves, Luna wandered a little ways off to explore the area that they'd stopped at. She's been lectured many times by Heavy shield not to leave his, or any of the other guards, line of sight. But she took notice of something a moment ago while she was with her sister and wanted to see what it was. As she got closer she saw that it wasn't a thing but a pony.

The closer she got the more of the pony she could see, like the fact that it was a dark violet and that it was a filly. Luna took not that she was an alicorn, like herself and her sister, and that she also had a very messy purple colored mane and tail.

"Hey everypony, come over here I found a lost filly. I think she needs help."

More than two dozen ponies, of all different kinds, came up to where Luna was standing and saw who Luna found.

"She's a devil pony." one guard observed as her mane was moved by Celestia revealing two sets of small horns.

"Captain, place that creature under arrest." commanded Quill

Heavy Shield gives Quill a queer look and turns to one of the guards, "Go get Healer Clover and bring her here." He then turns towards to Celestia, "With your approval your highness."

"Of course, Captain Heavy Shield. In fact I say that this is a nice place to break for camp, till she's better."

"Princess Celestia I must protest this decision of yours. You do recall that we are at odds with the devil pony herds. How can know that this is not a trap." spoke Quill

"Councilpony, we cannot be certain of anything these days. However I feel that it is my duty to give aid to anypony that stands in need of it." Celestia said with determination

"Captain Heavy Shield you must see that this is course of action is unwise."

"It doesn't matter what I think, Councilpony Quill. If the princesses chose to stay then we must stay."

The healer, a unicorn, arrived at that moment and began to examine the devil pony with her magic. Upon finishing she spoke, "There's some malnutrition and dehydration. She's lucky that we passed this way when we did."

"Will she be alright?" asked Luna

"With some food, water, and rest she'll be fine." answered Clover

"Can she be moved?" asked Heavy Shield

"Yes."

Heavy Shield moves in and lifts the filly onto his back and says, "Where should I take her?"

"I don't mind giving up my bed." said Luna

"You're very generous, sister."

"Well I was the one that found her, so I should take some responsibility for her."

As night drew near Quill approached Heavy Shield, who was standing outside the princesses tent, and asked, "Are we really just going to stay here till that abomination has recovered?"

"I warn you councilpony to watch your words and the tone they are used in."

"I am merely inquiring of your opinion and judgment on the matter."

Heavy Shield looks at Quill sternly and said, "Councilpony Quill, I have placed my trust in the princesses judgment. At Times I have been uncertain of the wisdom in their choices, but in time saw that it was the right one to make. Also if you recall it was I that called for the healer, not them."

"Now why would you do something like that, Captain?" inquired Quill

Heavy Shield kept silent as he turned his gaze to the princess’s tent. He didn't know why he wanted to aid the filly, he just had a feeling that somepony had to.

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Inside the tent a third bed was set up where the devil pony laid resting with ease. Lying near by the two princesses watched the filly intently as the talked.

"Wonder why she was out here by herself?" inquired Celestia

"I'm curious as to wither she's a princess like us, you know because she's a alicorn." stated Luna

"I don't think so, Luna. Devil ponies live in a clan based herd, where an alpha is the one that's in charge of the herd."

"Oh, so it's like how in ancient days where the strongest rule, even though many of them weren't that bright." Luna joked

Celestia Chuckling said, "More or less, sister"

Then Celestia took a hoof and carefully brushed some of the sleeping ponies mane out of her face revealing one of the sets of horns that crowned her head.

"With a couple of exceptions, she doesn't look that much different than us. Don't you think so Tia?"

"It's a real shame that such prejudice still exist your majesties."

The two princesses turned to the entrance at the sudden sound of a new voice in their conversation. They saw Heavy Shield standing in the entry way of their tent.

"Good evening Captain. What are you doing in here?" asked Celestia

"Bringing you your dinner, princesses." he said as he brought in a tray with their meals on it.

"Thank you Captain."

"How's our little guest doing, your highness's?"

"She's resting much better now, I think she can feel the difference." responded Luna. Then she turned to Heavy Shield and continued, "You seem concerned over her, Heavy. Why is that?"

"I'm not entirely certain why, princess." I just have this feeling about her." He said as he scrutinized the devil pony. "Pardon me your highness's, I will take my leave as you enjoy your meal. If you need me I will be standing watch just outside." Heavy Shield said as he left.

"A feeling?"

Celestia thought to herself as she ate her meal.

The two of them sat in comfortable silence as they ate their meal and watched over their guest.

As they did so the little devil pony began to notice something different about her environment. It was warm, soft, and smooth, nothing like the places that she's been sleeping for nearly a year.

She wanted to wake up and take a look around, but the sleep she was having was just too good to let it slip by into a reality that she would prefer not to face quite yet. So she just sighed to herself and snuggled more into her new environment.

End Chapter 2